Respiratory Therapy Instructor (Program Director)

South Central College; North Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 43,067 - 71,893; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement program

Tuition waiver for employee and dependents

Professional development funds

Job summary

South Central College in North Mankato is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapy Instructor/Program Director for a full-time position. The successful candidate will provide classroom instruction and maintain a student-centered learning environment.

A minimum of four years of verified work experience and an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy are required, along with a current Minnesota RRT license. This role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Four full-time years of verified related paid work experience as a registered respiratory therapist.
• Current Minnesota RRT license and current CPR instructor certification.
• One year of work experience within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for classroom instruction.
• Maintain a learning environment that meets educational requirements.
• Work as part of a team.

Skills

Teamwork

Teaching

Communication

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program

Job description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title

Respiratory Therapy Instructor (Program Director)

Institution

South Central College

Classification Title

Tech College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City

North Mankato

FLSA

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Employment Condition

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range

$0.00 - $0.00

Job Description

South Central College is accepting applications for an Unlimited, Full-Time Respiratory Therapy Instructor/Program Director position. We are seeking an instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires being part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for classroom instruction. He/she will be expected to work as a team member in maintaining a learning environment that meets the educational requirements of the post‑secondary student.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Associate's degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.

Occupational Experience Requirement

• Four full‑time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as a registered respiratory therapist.

Recency Requirement

• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full‑time (or equivalent) post‑secondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Professional Requirement

• Current Minnesota RRT license (Minnesota Board of Medical Practice) and current CPR instructor certification

About

South Central College is a comprehensive community and technical college that is part of the Minnesota State system, with campuses in Faribault and North Mankato. To meet the educational needs of students and our communities, SCC provides lifelong learning opportunities. SCC is committed to fostering a campus environment of inclusion, knowledge, and understanding in which faculty, staff, and students learn to value diversity and to respect individual differences that enrich our college community.

South Central College is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check.

To learn more about South Central College visit www.southcentral.edu

Salary

Unlimited faculty are initial salary placed by column and step on the MSCF contract salary schedule. The annual salary for the academic year range is $43,067 - $71,893. Depending on the position, faculty can be granted an additional 2.5 percent differential to their base salary.

The column is determined by the level of degree the faculty member holds and the step is determined by the number of full‑time years of related previous experience in the credential field they have acquired.

After initial salary placement, faculty are provided contractual increases.

Benefits

The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, and life insurance, a robust retirement program, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, and professional development funds, among a variety of other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SCC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities, consumers with hearing or speech disabilities may contact us via their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service.

Special Instructions

Please apply online at www.southcentral.edu/hr as ONLY online applications will be considered. South Central College requires that you include the following in your application:

• Cover Letter.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae which clearly addresses the requirements of the position as described above.
• College Transcripts (copies or unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application screening).

Please be prepared with a list of 5 references and their contact information, 2 of which are current or past managers/supervisors. For recent graduates: Teachers, professors, and instructors may qualify as manager references. This information will be obtained from you as applicable during the recruitment process.

Desired Start Date

08‑17‑2026

Open Date

05‑18‑2026

Close Date

08‑14‑2026

Posting Contact Name

Anna M Schonborn

Posting Contact Email

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